BBB first timer question

[poolecw]

This is my first stab at buckboard bacon. I'm using a 7lb butt. I've applied a packet of the High mountain cure and have wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. It's been in the frig for four days now.

My question is this.... Should I drain off the liquid that is accumulating in the wrap or just let it be?

Thanks

 

[chef jimmyj]

Let it be...That's the curing brine that develops to help the Nitrite and salt get throughout the meat...JJ

 

[poolecw]

Thank you sir!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Yep leave it in there. You should flip the bag over daily. Give it a little massage when you do.

Are you going to hot smoke or cold smoke the BBB?

 

[SmokinAl]

If it's just wrapped in saran wrap, I would put it in a zip lock bag before flipping & massaging it.

Al

 

[poolecw]

Yes, it is also in a Ziploc bag.

I plan on following the instructions that came with cure, which is to hot smoke.